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Tournaments  | Story | 6/30/2021

Champs Crowned at WWBA Northeast

Photo: .9ers Baseball Club (Perfect Game)
Champions were crowned on Monday at the Perfect Game WWBA 17U Northeast Championship and the PG WWBA 16U Northeast Championship. Championship Monday took place at both Richmond County Youth Complex in Staten Island (17U) and Columbus Park in Piscataway, N.J. (16U). The teams made it through a grueling couple days despite the extremely high temperatures.
 
 
.9ers Baseball Club completes the clean sweep to take home the 17U NE Championship

The Wall, N.J. based .9ers Baseball Club descended on Staten Island this weekend with an experienced roster of Division-I commits and talented uncommitted prospects. They navigated around the hot and humid weather, going unscathed throughout the five-day event by claiming a 7-2 victory over a previously-unbeaten East Coast Ghost Squad in the title game.



The Niners got to the final on the back and right-handed arm of Army commit Jack Frankovic (2022, Little Silver, N.J.) as he threw a complete game shutout over an unbeaten 5 Star National 17U Adrenaline. The strongly-built primary outfielder held the talented 5 Star squad in check, holding a team that was averaging 12 runs per game to just four hits and the aforementioned zero runs. Frankovic ran his fastball up to 86 mph early before settling into the low-80s for the duration of his seven innings. He mixed in a sharp breaking ball to disrupt the timing of hitters effectively, as he maneuvered through an extremely deep lineup. For his efforts in their semifinal victory, Frankovic was named the events Most Valuable Pitcher.
 
East Coast Ghost made their way into the championship game unscathed, after securing a come-from-behind victory over a scrappy, well-coached Next Level Scout team. CJ (Christopher) Wisniewski was the star in this one, as he drove in 5 runs to culminate the comeback with his fifth-inning grand slam. Collin Kratzer provided three scoreless innings out of the ‘pen to secure the victory, as the energetic Army commit ran his fastball up to 88 mph in this one and allowed just one hit along the way.
 
The championship matchup was a relatively close affair through four innings, as East Coast Ghost pushed across a single run in the top of the third by virtue of well-manufactured run. Both starting pitchers were on point early, as they navigated through talented lineups on both sides to minimize damage well.
 
The .9ers broke through in the bottom of the fifth, as they scored their first two runs by virtue of a leadoff single by Charlie Tallman (2022, Fair Haven, N.J.), a walk and two consecutive hit-by-pitches. Duke commit Andrew Fischer (2022, Wall, N.J.) continued the scoring for the .9ers, driving in two more runs on his single to right field. Nicholas Lovarco (2022, Wall, N.J.) followed Fischer’s single up with a deep two-RBI triple to center field, capping off a seven-run inning for his team. Columbia commit Andrew Argenziano (2022, Closter, N.J.) and uncommitted Anthony Bubba (2023, Lake Hopatcong, N.J.) held East Coast Ghost to just two runs over the course of seven innings, allowing just three hits to a very talented lineup.

5 Star National 17U Adrenaline’s Beck Milner (2022, Park City, Utah) took home Most Valuable Player honors, after hitting .588 (10-for-17) during the event. The Yale commit smashed three home runs and drove in 18 runs.
 


-John McAdams
 
MVP Beast 2023 National Takes Home The 16U NE Championship

Our first semifinal on Championship Monday featured two heavyweights in the form of Sportika Baseball Academy 16u Elite and MA Show 16u National.

George Mason right-handed pitching commit Tyler Kane (2022, Manalapan, N.J.) took the mound for Sportika, dealing strikes early and often. Kane was a defender’s best friend, attacking hitters aggressively without wasting any pitches. He featured two plus off-speed pitches, one being an 11-5 slurve and the other a gross fading changeup that looked exactly like a fastball coming out of the hand. Kane held velo well, sitting 83-86 for almost the entirety of his outing while topping 87 with a heavy fastball.
 
To close out the win 2-0 for Sportika was Virginia Tech commit Justin Herbstman (2023, Matawan, N.J.). One look at Herbstman and anyone will tell you the tall lefty is extremely projectable with the potential to add strength and shoot his velo up even more. While raw, Herbstman has a lot to like in terms of tools, pumping an 85 mph fastball from a very low whippy three-quarters arm slot with a deceptive 11-5 curve to complement. Herbstman is another name who has yet to come even close to hitting his ceiling.
 
On the offensive front for Sportika’s playoff run was 2023 SS prospect Reece Moroney (Fair Haven, NJ). Moroney can only be described as a pure hit machine, drilling balls to all parts of the field with a sweet smooth stroke. Moroney can’t be pitched a certain way as he’ll hit the ball exactly where it’s pitched with a level line drive approach. He was effective on the bases and displayed super soft hands at SS with effortless transitions and zip across the diamond.
 
Sportika’s reign came to an end however when they were defeated by MVP Beast 2023 National by a score of 12-3. Tournament MVP George Trimigliozzi (2023, Islip, N.Y.) did all he possibly could for Beast over the course of the tournament, including racking up 11 hits and 6 RBI. Trimigliozzi displayed quick hands with a direct bat path to the baseball, using all parts of the field with power. He was certainly an aggressive hitter at the plate, jumping on the first pitch he liked and dictating the at-bat on his terms. What’s most impressive about Trimigliozzi was his ability to effect the game from all aspects, including pitching and in the outfield. He showcased a live arm from both positions and gunned a runner trying to tag from third on Championship Monday.

Trimigliozzi was named the MVP of the tournament for his efforts, a well-deserved honor for the Islip native. Kane was given MV-Pitcher honors.
 


-AJ Denny

Tournaments | Story | 10/15/2026

Big Offense Propels TBT/FTB to Title

Hannah Jo Groves
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Big Offense Wins TBT/FTB Phillies Scout WWBA Freshman Title Runs scoring in every inning led to the TBT/FTB Phillies Scout Team taking home the 2026 PG WWBA Freshman World Championship - winning over Canes National 15U 10-5. It had been a long week in West Palm Beach for the freshmen coming in from around the country to go up against the best of the best. While they had gotten to play on the backfields during the whole tournament, the players who made it to the championship game got to play it in the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Stadium. TBT/FTB showed their defensive strength right away - executing quickly to retire each of the first three batters. With the bats in their hands, they also showed speed to deliver - with Luca Briggs batting Trey Vandergriff in for the first run of the game and Kingston George quickly plating Briggs with a double in the next at-bat. In the first at-bat of...
Draft | Prospect Scouting Reports | 10/15/2026

Beyond the Board: C/UTL Gavin Kelly

Tyler Henninger
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Beyond the Board: SS Dylan Seward As the 2027 draft cycle moves through the fall and into the offseason, we kick off a new series called Beyond The Board. With each installment, we will provide an in-depth scouting report for some of the top players in the class, breaking down their tools, strengths, question marks, and overall projection. This week we are diving in West Virginia’s Gavin Kelly. The Mountaineer backstop posted a .382/.477/.725 slash line with 19 home runs, 44 extra-base hits, and helped lead WVU to Omaha in ‘26. Let’s dive in.  Player: Gavin Kelly  Position: C/UTL B/T: R/R Height: 6-foot-0 Weight: 175-pounds School: West Virginia Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pen. Physical Description: 6-0/175. Lean, athletic build. Sneaky strength throughout. Frame has room to fill out and get stronger.    Slo-mo look at the HR by Gavin Kelly (@WVUBaseball)....
Tournaments | Story | 10/14/2026

Beast of the East Scout Notes

Perfect Game Staff
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‘31 Ryan Spann (GA) obliterates this ball for a solo HR 💣. Ball jumps off barrel & shows the juice and & PS impact. 3x @PGSelectFest alum. #BeastOfTheEast @PG_Georgia https://t.co/TgVGPfDRYc — Perfect Game Youth (@PGYouthBB) October 10, 2026 Ryan Spann (2031, Warner Robins, Ga.) took home MVP honors after a standout weekend and finishing as the number one player on the top performers list. The top player from Georgia and number two player in the country led all performers in home runs (2) and tallied 7 RBIs on his way to a .400 average. The overall profile on Spann is super advanced for the age with electric offensive upside and one of if not the prettiest swing in the class. This will be a fun follow for years to come and I am all in. Carlo Rivero (2031, Apopka, Fla.) checks in as the number one overall player in the class and it’s easy to see why at...
Press Release | Press Release | 10/14/2026

Perfect Game Extends Turtlebox Deal

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TURTLEBOX AS OFFICIAL BLUETOOTH SPEAKER AND AUDIO PROVIDER   Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced that Turtlebox has extended its partnership as the Official Bluetooth Speaker and Audio Provider of Perfect Game. The relationship, which began in 2023, expands to include original content, player recognition and a larger presence at Perfect Game's marquee events. At the center of the extension is "Turtlebox Cage Sessions," a new series produced and distributed by Perfect Game across all its social media platforms. The 12 short-form episodes will feature...
Tournaments | Story | 10/13/2026

East Cobb/Padres Explode Late for Jupiter Win

Hannah Jo Groves
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East Cobb/SD Padres ST Explode Late for WWBA Worlds Win A hard-fought, crazy ending resulted in the East Cobb/SD Padres scout team coming back and winning the 2026 PG WWBA World Championship over the SBA/Marlins Scout Team 2028. The score was 8-7 after the championship was won with a walk-off balk. After going against some of the most talented, highly-ranked players in the country for the past couple days, it was finally time for the championship game at Roger Dean Complex Stadium in Jupiter, FL. The WWBA World Championship, or, as it’s more commonly and lovingly referred to as, “Jupiter,” has become a favorite for all who have been part of its iconic, golf-cart infested, electric atmosphere. This championship game was sure to entertain. The first two innings were scoreless for both teams as they got settled. Both defenses were making plays - SBA/Marlins executed a...
Tournaments | Story | 10/12/2026

WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 4

Marcus Thomas
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 James Watson (2030, Canton, Ga.) showed the two-way upside to start bracket play for East Cobb Astros 15u. On the mound the right-handed pitcher went three innings and with three strikeouts and spread five hits and two walks for three runs. Watson works from a hybrid windup from the middle-of-the-rubber into a small heel-turn and an around-the-belt leg lift before using drop-and-drive back leg mechanics into a longer, in-line stride down the mound. Showed some feel to get extension down the mound. The hands separate into a moderate arm action before accelerating through from an over-the-top arm angle. The fastball ran up to 86 with arm-side run and life. Paired it with a curveball with 11-5 shape and solid two-plane break. Mixed in a change-up in the upper- 70s with some vertical depth. Competed at the top of the zone well. Athletic...
Tournaments | Story | 10/12/2026

WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 4

AJ Denny
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 ‘27 Mark Susa (WI) picked up 3 Ks thru 2 inn of work. 4SFB topped at 90 mph early on; 2S lived 85-86 w/ good run & sink down in the zone. Spun a 2600 rpm SLV w/ sharp traits (clip). Got up to 7’1” of extension. 6’4/200lb frame w/ more to come. #IUBase #WWBAWorlds @PG_WiscMinn https://t.co/uXfjVSSSZF — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 11, 2026 Mark Susa (2027, Hudson, Wisc.) put together a quality outing on Sunday, striking out three batters over 2.1 innings of work. The 6-foot-4 200-pound left-hander ran his fastball up to 90 mph, pairing it with a two-seamer that lived in the 85-86 mph range with heavy sink and arm-side run. He also showed great feel for spinning and locating his slurvy breaking ball, which read spin up to 2600 rpm. Susa utilizes his length to his advantage, creating...
Tournaments | Story | 10/11/2026

WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 3

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 ‘28 Alan Zimmerman (FL) racked up 5 Ks w/ just 1 H allowed thru 3 shutout frames. Lived 89-90 T91 w/ lots of life thru the zone & some ASR. Dropped in a 12/6 breaker for Ks (clip). Projectable 6’3” mold. #Uncommitted @PG_Uncommitted #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/KTDFpGK49y — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 10, 2026 Alan Zimmerman (2028, Winter Garden, Fla.) was dominant in his start on Saturday, collecting five strikeouts through three shutout innings while allowing just one hit. The uncommitted 6-foot-3 right-hander showed out in front of a lot of scouts, running his fastball up to 91 mph. The heater plays up with lots of life through the zone and short arm-side run. Zimmerman sat comfortably in the 88-90 mph range, pairing his fastball with a late-acting 12/6 curveball that was landed...
Tournaments | Story | 10/11/2026

WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 3

Jheremy Brown
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WWBA Freshman Scout Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 Carson Garzaniti (2029, Jupiter, Fla.) showed the barrel feel all game for West Boynton Cobras. The right-handed hitter starts from a spread stance with his weight shifted forward and in-line feet with a high handset and an even back elbow, utilizes a heel lift weight transfer trigger. Creates some separation in the back shoulder and uncoils the lower half with a short, direct hand path and extension out front from a slightly uphill bat plane. Good bat speed in the swing with some feel to impact. The catcher has shown the barrel accuracy all event with three hits, including a double and triple, to drive in four RBI and has come around to score five runs. Lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame with feel to generate power working ground up from the back leg. Exciting player that has been swinging a hot stick through pool play.  ...
Tournaments | Story | 10/10/2026

WWBA World Champ. Scout Notes: Day 2

Perfect Game Staff
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 ‘27 C Joshua Digulio (TX) opened the morning in Cacti Park with a bang. In his first at-bat of the morning, Digulio crushed an 0-2 fastball. The right-handed hitter powered a fly-ball through the Florida morning humidity off the back wall of the left field bullpen for a no-doubt solo shot. Everybody in the stadium knew it was gone as soon as he made contact. The catcher also worked a walk in his only other plate appearance. His home run was the only hit in the game, providing Texas Brigade 2027 a 1-0 win.  ‘27 MIF Xavier Martin (IL) woke up the stadium with an electric swing. The right-handed hitter was sitting dead-red on a 2-0 heater, got it, and torched it. Martin scorched a line drive all the way over the left field bullpen, as the ball cleared a near 20-foot wall and bounced onto the concourse. It was a two-run shot for the...
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